This month in Nursing eNotes: May 2003 (go to past archives)
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National Nurses Week 2003—“Nurses Lifting Spirits, Touching Lives”
The Loss of a Friend
Phonathon Ends April 15 - Alumni Give $96,000
Who Can’t Use a Good Laugh?
Let’s Go Shopping
Help Make A Difference - Be a Mentor to a Student or Alum!
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National Nurses Week 2003—“Nurses Lifting Spirits, Touching Lives”

This year the weeklong celebration of nursing began May 6 and commences May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. The week of celebration is a time to not only to give thanks to the many nurses who have touched your life, but also to remind the nation of nursing’s many contributions to the health of our communities. Take some time to thank your fellow nurses for their commitment to “lift spirits and touch lives.” Especially in these challenging times, nursing matters. OHSU School of Nursing thanks you.

Read about how nurses around the nation and OHSU are celebrating National Nurses Week at:
http://www.ohsu.edu/son/news/enotes-nurseweek.shtml
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The Loss of a Friend

We were sorry to learn of the death of Betty Gray, one of the School's greatest, most generous champions. While Mrs. Gray and her family have preferred to keep their involvement in the School very private, she has played a tremendous role in the success of the school over the years. Mrs. Gray will be missed greatly by many. Our thoughts and prayers remain with her family.

“It was part of her belief about what wealth was for—that it was about giving it away and doing good rather than for piling it up,” as one of her friends told The Oregonian. To read more about Mrs. Gray, go to:
http://www.ohsu.edu/son/giving/gv-gray.shtml
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Phonathon Ends April 15 - Alumni Give $96,000

The School of Nursing recently completed its most successful fundraising Phonathon to date, raising $96,000 from more than 1,000 alumni. When compared with the 2002 Phonathon, this effort represents a 10% increase in dollars raised and a 58% increase in new alumni donors. A special thanks to the alumni who took the time to talk with OHSU nursing students and made generous pledges to the School.

The School of Nursing is extremely grateful that alumni are stepping up to the level of increased leadership necessary to reach the School of Nursing's ambitious goals as part of "The Oregon Opportunity” campaign. Those who wish to make a gift online or to learn more about the School of Nursing priorities as part of the campaign can visit our giving Web pages at:
http://www.ohsu.edu/son/giving/index.shtml
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Who Can’t Use a Good Laugh?

“From now on we will be providing a bathroom pass for the nurses…”
“Why did you become a nurse…”?
What if it were hug a nurse day…

View the Nurstoons at:
http://www.ohsu.edu/son/news/enotes-toons.shtml
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Let’s Go Shopping

Vaginal illumination system, ophthalmoscope, hospital stretcher, blood pressure cuffs, Peter PICC line, male pelvis model….

It might not be a standard shopping list, but this equipment is needed by the School of Nursing for its clinical and educational programs. The School now has a new online wish list so you can help fill these needs. For a complete equipment list, estimated prices and a donation form, go to:
http://www.ohsu.edu/son/giving/inv-wishlist.shtml
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Help Make A Difference - Be A Mentor To A Student or Alum!

Be a contact for students and alumni to help them think about a nursing career in a particular specialty area.
Provide support and advice to a student or alum.
Help a student or alum maintain a lifelong learning commitment.

The OHSU School of Nursing Alumni Association is kicking off its Mentor Program and we are looking for alumni volunteers for this very important and fun role! To make a difference in a student or alum’s life, read more at:
http://www.ohsu.edu/son/alumni/enotes-0503.shtml
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